Istanbul, TurkeyKasimpasa
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Shipyard waterfront resort
Kasimpasa Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
RixosShipyard waterfront resort
Former Ottoman naval docks now host a waterfront resort, where life revolves around waterside decks and boats skimming the estuary.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tabanlıoğlu Architects modeled the vaulted entry and waterfront corridors on Ottoman naval hulls.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Complete with dark wooden panels, porthole-esque lights, tiered chandeliers, and actual boats hanging from chains, the lobby pulls guests in like a gentle tide.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Private boats ferry guests across the Golden Horn to Balat, while Beyoğlu's busy avenues wait just inland.
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The rooms
Rooms are finished with timber furniture and chocolate marble bathrooms, and select suites open onto private waterfront terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool sits directly at the water's edge, looking out across the Golden Horn.
The spa
Private rooms are dedicated to holistic massages, and the spa includes a traditional Turkish hammam and a snow room.
At the table
A heated terrace serves Anatolian dishes along the Golden Horn, and a wood-paneled club lounge holds a billiards table.
How it began
For six centuries, these imperial docks built warships for the Ottoman navy before falling quiet.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.